180/60 tire on a Busa?

[Blkoutbusa]

Anyone run one or have thoughts on running one on a 6" rim? Found a smoking deal on Q4 tires but 180/60 rear has me hesitating.

Thanks

 

[Johnnie Phatt]

If Dunlop says it's a good fit then you could run it. If Dunlop says no the I would not The HP might over power it though. Depends on how you ride in turns of cranking the loud handle

 

[GAmedic]

I've never heard of anyone going to a smaller width tire. I would never personally do it.

 

[Johnnie Phatt]

On my zrx I went from a 170 to a 160 it did improve handling Something about contact patches front and rear being more in line with each other. But I wasn't making 200 HP It did decrease my track day lap times by 1.5 seconds and my race day times by just under three. I have more faith in racers than track day guys to be predictable

 

[RedBull]

I have never heard of anyone
going to a smaller width tire .

I would never personally do it .

Not trying to ask them to do more than they should ~ if you buy a higher number they'll last longer . . .​

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However, that also means that they will not stick nearly as well as the lower number tires !​

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What I've found out is that the 180 / 55 " HOOK - UP " works great for the drags.​

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I wouldn't ask that tire to perform well heading up to an Idyllwild ride !​

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The " ADVANCE " 005 would be my choice for curving roads .​

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The " APEX " 010 would last me a little bit longer.​

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Buy whatever you want to go ride with ?​

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I'm OK~ with a cheapo Shinko.​

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Just my two cents here.​

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180 / 60 works !​

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Red, *<(:{)-​

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[VIPER]

Running a 180 is not an issue. It actually causes the bike to turn in faster. Lotsa folk been doing it for years on the bus.

 

[Bailey9r]

I would prefer to go with a 190/55 to do the same thing (improve turn in) and it adds to the top end without changing gearing.

 

[RedBull]

On my ZRX I went
from a 170 to a 160
it did improve handling .

Something about contact patches
front and rear being more in line with each other .

But I wasn't making 200 HP .

It did decrease my track day lap times by 1.5 seconds
and my race day times by just under three .

I have more faith in racers
than track day guys
to be predictable .

Shinko 170 / 60 - 17 works out just fine on my ZRX 1200 *